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Samson Und Delilah Collection

"Samson und Delilah: A Tale of Betrayal and Strength" Throughout history, the story of Samson and Delilah has captivated artists across different eras

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)

Samson and Delilah. Creator: Dyck, Sir Anthony van (1599-1641)
Samson and Delilah. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson Captured by the Philistines, First Half of 17th cen. Creator: De Ferrari, Orazio (1607-1657)

Samson Captured by the Philistines, First Half of 17th cen. Creator: De Ferrari, Orazio (1607-1657)
Samson Captured by the Philistines, First Half of 17th cen. Found in the collection of the Palazzo Ducale, Genova

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: The Mocking of Samson, ca 1675. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)

The Mocking of Samson, ca 1675. Creator: Steen, Jan Havicksz (1626-1679)
The Mocking of Samson, ca 1675. Found in the Collection of Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)

Samson. Creator: Tintoretto, Jacopo (1518-1594)
Samson. Found in the Collection of Museo di Castelvecchio, Verona

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, 1628

Samson and Delilah, 1628. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Delilahs Betrayal and Samsons Imprisonment by the Philistines, 1784

Delilahs Betrayal and Samsons Imprisonment by the Philistines, 1784. Artist: Giani, Felice (1758-1823)
Delilahs Betrayal and Samsons Imprisonment by the Philistines, 1784. Found in the collection of Galleria Nazionale, Parma

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-1586)

Samson and Delilah. Artist: Cranach, Lucas, the Younger (1515-1586)
Samson and Delilah. Found in the collection of Dresden State Art Collections

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)

Samson and Delilah. Artist: Moreau, Gustave (1826-1898)
Samson and Delilah. Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, 1887. Artist: Echenagusia Errazquin, Jose (1844-1912)

Samson and Delilah, 1887. Artist: Echenagusia Errazquin, Jose (1844-1912)
Samson and Delilah, 1887. Found in the collection of the Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah

Samson and Delilah. Found in the Collection of Musee d Orsay, Paris

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: The Blinding of Samson. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

The Blinding of Samson. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
The Blinding of Samson. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, 1635. Artist: Lievens, Jan (1607-1674)

Samson and Delilah, 1635. Artist: Lievens, Jan (1607-1674)
Samson and Delilah, 1635. Found in the collection of the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, c. 1500. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)

Samson and Delilah, c. 1500. Artist: Mantegna, Andrea (1431-1506)
Samson and Delilah, c. 1500. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson threatened his father-in-law, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)

Samson threatened his father-in-law, 1635. Artist: Rembrandt van Rhijn (1606-1669)
Samson threatened his father-in-law, 1635. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, 1902. Artist: Liebermann, Max (1847-1935)

Samson and Delilah, 1902. Artist: Liebermann, Max (1847-1935)
Samson and Delilah, 1902. Found in the collection of the Stadtische Galerie im Stadelschen Kunstinstitut, Frankfurt am Main

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, c. 1610. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)

Samson and Delilah, c. 1610. Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
Samson and Delilah, c. 1610. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and Delilah, 1628?1630. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)

Samson and Delilah, 1628?1630. Artist: Dyck, Sir Anthonis, van (1599-1641)
Samson and Delilah, 1628?1630. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: Samson and the Philistines, 1863. Artist: Bloch, Carl (1834-1890)

Samson and the Philistines, 1863. Artist: Bloch, Carl (1834-1890)
Samson and the Philistines, 1863. Found in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst, Copenhagen

Background imageSamson Und Delilah Collection: The Blinded Samson, 1912. Artist: Corinth, Lovis (1858-1925)

The Blinded Samson, 1912. Artist: Corinth, Lovis (1858-1925)
The Blinded Samson, 1912. Found in the collection of the Staatliche Museen, Berlin



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"Samson und Delilah: A Tale of Betrayal and Strength" Throughout history, the story of Samson and Delilah has captivated artists across different eras. From Jan Havicksz Steen's "The Mocking of Samson" to Jacopo Tintoretto's depiction of the mighty hero, these artworks have immortalized this biblical narrative. In 1628, an artist unknown to us painted "Samson and Delilah, " showcasing the pivotal moment when love turns into treachery. Felice Giani's "Delilahs Betrayal and Samsons Imprisonment by the Philistines" from 1784 portrays the aftermath of her deceitful act. Lucas Cranach, the Younger, in his artwork titled "Samson and Delilah, " explores themes of seduction and vulnerability. Gustave Moreau takes a more symbolic approach in his piece with intricate details that delve deeper into their complex relationship. Jose Echenagusia Errazquin's rendition from 1887 brings a touch of romanticism to this tragic tale. Meanwhile, Rembrandt van Rhijn masterfully captures both moments before and after Samson's blinding in his works "The Blinding of Samson" and "Samson threatened his father-in-law. " Jan Lievens' interpretation showcases a tender moment between lovers amidst impending doom. Andrea Mantegna adds his unique perspective with a portrayal dating back to around 1500. These diverse artistic interpretations remind us that even though time passes, human nature remains constant - filled with desires for power, love, betrayal, and redemption. The story continues to resonate as it speaks volumes about our own struggles against temptation while highlighting the strength we can find within ourselves when faced with adversity. Through their brushstrokes or chisel marks on canvas or stone, these artists have breathed life into an ancient tale that still holds relevance today.